Palacapac, City of Candon, Province of Ilocos Sur
| Type | barangay |
|---|---|
| Island group | Luzon |
| Region | Ilocos Region (Region I) |
| Province | Ilocos Sur |
| City | Candon |
| Postal code | 2710 |
| Population (2020) | 819 |
| Philippine major island(s) | Luzon |
| Coordinates | 17.1516, 120.4904 (17° 9' North, 120° 29' East) |
| Estimated elevation above sea level | 44.7 meters (146.7 feet) |
Palacapac is a barangay in the city of Candon, in the province of Ilocos Sur. Its population as determined by the 2020 Census was 819. This represented 1.33% of the total population of Candon.
Demographics
Households
The household population of Palacapac in the 2015 Census was 810 broken down into 193 households or an average of 4.20 members per household.
Trends in household population and size
| Census date | Household population | Number of households | Average household size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 647 | 114 | 5.68 | |
| 669 | 129 | 5.19 | |
| 743 | 147 | 5.05 | |
| 778 | 168 | 4.63 | |
| 761 | 166 | 4.58 | |
| 810 | 193 | 4.20 |
Population by age group
According to the 2015 Census, the age group with the highest population in Palacapac is 10 to 14, with 86 individuals. Conversely, the age group with the lowest population is 70 to 74, with 15 individuals.
Age distribution
| Age group | Population (2015) | Age group percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Under 1 | 16 | 1.98% |
| 1 to 4 | 39 | 4.81% |
| 5 to 9 | 84 | 10.37% |
| 10 to 14 | 86 | 10.62% |
| 15 to 19 | 64 | 7.90% |
| 20 to 24 | 40 | 4.94% |
| 25 to 29 | 68 | 8.40% |
| 30 to 34 | 66 | 8.15% |
| 35 to 39 | 67 | 8.27% |
| 40 to 44 | 44 | 5.43% |
| 45 to 49 | 46 | 5.68% |
| 50 to 54 | 53 | 6.54% |
| 55 to 59 | 31 | 3.83% |
| 60 to 64 | 28 | 3.46% |
| 65 to 69 | 22 | 2.72% |
| 70 to 74 | 15 | 1.85% |
| 75 to 79 | 17 | 2.10% |
| 80 and over | 24 | 2.96% |
| Total | 810 | 100.00% |
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Historical population
The population of Palacapac grew from 647 in 1990 to 819 in 2020, an increase of 172 people over the course of 30 years. The latest census figures in 2020 denote a positive annualized growth rate of 0.23%, or an increase of 9 people, from the previous population of 810 in 2015.
Trends in population growth
| Census date | Population | Annualized Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|
| 647 | – | |
| 669 | 0.63% | |
| 743 | 2.27% | |
| 778 | 0.64% | |
| 761 | -0.80% | |
| 810 | 1.20% | |
| 819 | 0.23% |
Location
Palacapac is situated at approximately 17.1516, 120.4904, in the island of Luzon. Elevation at these coordinates is estimated at 44.7 meters or 146.7 feet above mean sea level.
Adjacent barangays
Palacapac shares a common border with the following barangay(s):
Notes
- Data on population, and households, are from the Philippine Statistics Authority.
- Postal code information is from the Philippine Postal Corporation.